As we all know, Japan has recently been struck by a series of devastating earthquakes and one catastrophic tsunami. Northeast Japan, where the disaster took place, is home to much of Japan's breeding and training operations. Immediate reaction for the horses in this area was a shipment of 36 tons of hay and fuel to the area (Sent by the Japanese Equestrian Federation and the National Riding Club Association). It has been reported that there is no longer a food shortage for these horses. Many stables in Fukushima have evacuated, prompted by the possibility that contamination may occur by way of the damaged nuclear power plant in the same area. According to the NRCA, equine fatalities have been reported, mostly in Miyagi, due to the force of the tsunami that hit here. Even in all the proceeding chaos, the remaining show horses and riders are eager to get back to work and bring back competition in the area again.
But, they need YOUR help. Organizations that are currently accepting donations for the Japanese riders and horses include: Japan Equestrian Federation - http://www.equitation-japan.com/
National Riding Club Assoc. of Japan - http://www.jouba.jrao.ne.jp/
Riding Club Crane - http://www.uma-crane.com/
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